Siraad
Siraad is a Muslim girl name meaning “Lamp, light”.
| Meaning | Lamp, light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Sirāj |
| Arabic spelling | سراج |
| Pronunciation | si-RAAD |
| Arabic root | س ر ج (s-r-j) — lamp |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Siraad
Siraad is a Somali girls' name taken from the Arabic sirāj, 'lamp'. Somali pronounces the final j as d in many borrowed words, so sirāj becomes siraad. In Arabic, Siraj is usually a boys' name, but Somali families use Siraad for girls. The Quran describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as 'a light-giving lamp'.
Is Siraad a Muslim name?
Yes. Siraad is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Siraj, meaning 'lamp'.
Is Siraad in the Quran?
The word is used of the Prophet ﷺ: 'and one who invites to Allah by His permission, and a light-giving lamp (sirājan munīrā)' (Quran 33:46).
Where is the name Siraad used?
Found among Somali families in the Horn of Africa and abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siraad mean?
Siraad means 'Lamp, light'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Sirāj.
Is Siraad a Muslim name?
Yes. Siraad is a Muslim name, the Somali form of Siraj, meaning 'lamp'.
How do you write Siraad in Arabic?
Siraad is written سراج in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Siraad?
Siraad is pronounced si-RAAD.
Is Siraad mentioned in the Quran?
The word is used of the Prophet ﷺ: 'and one who invites to Allah by His permission, and a light-giving lamp (sirājan munīrā)' (Quran 33:46).